Columbia West Properties is a West Coast commercial real estate investment company. Since our inception in 1988 we have acquired and developed commercial office spaces, retail, urban parking, hotels, marinas and storage facilities.

We are thrilled to announce our support of the James Beard Public Market, Portland's forthcoming public market designed to "showcase the best of Oregon in one location."

On June 26, 2014, Pineapple Hospitality and James Beard Public Market co-hosted a party at Hotel Rose's Bottle + Kitchen, celebrating both the opening of the new restaurant and the future of its soon-to-be neighbor, the Market. During the event, Pineapple Hospitality President Michelle Foreman Barnet surprised the Market's Development Director Lori Warner-McGee with a sizeable donation to the project.

Take an inside look at the state of the Market below, then explore their website to learn more. We believe the Market will be the single greatest contribution to this fair city since the first bridge over the Willamette!

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 5, 2014) – Hotel Rose is announcing the opening of Bottle + Kitchen, a gastropub serving globally inspired and locally refined comfort food on Friday, June 6, 2014. Bottle + Kitchen features a flavorful but approachable menu, combining bright flavors from all over the world with a Pacific Northwest flair.

“Inspiration comes from every aspect of my life, and it begins with my rustic upbringing in New Zealand and continues with my travels around the world, eating off the land,” said Executive Chef Ron Baker. “From my uncle’s sheep farm to my time off the coast of the Pacific Ocean fishing and diving for seafood. I draw inspiration from what’s around me and I want to share this inspiration with my guests. I want my guests to be inspired by what they’re eating, to share with each other, and to leave feeling satisfied and happy.”

Each culinary creation at Bottle + Kitchen starts with the freshest ingredients from local farmers and ranchers, including organic produce from Gathering Together Farms, in Philomath, Ore., and chicken from Kookoolan Farms, a family farm in Yamhill, Ore. In addition, Bottle + Kitchen carefully selects seafood approved by Monterey Bay Seafood Watch.

With over 30 years of culinary experience, Chef Baker is known for bringing complex flavors and innovative pairings into his menus. Prior to Bottle + Kitchen, Chef Baker served as executive chef of Hotel Fifty. Previously, he was the executive chef at Devil Foods Catering, a “Recycleworks” award recipient from the City of Portland’s Office of Sustainable Development and executive chef at Food and Bloom Catering.

Bottle + Kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. and for happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Bottle + Kitchen is located in Hotel Rose, along the scenic Willamette River in downtown Portland.

Pineapple Hospitality Company is a hotel operations company headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. Their pineapple logo symbolizes the warm, genuine hospitality that Pineapple Hospitality Company strives to provide for every guest. Pieces of the Pineapple include Hotel FIVE, The Maxwell Hotel, Watertown Hotel and University Inn, all in Seattle, Wash., Hotel Rose in downtown Portland, Ore., and The Hotel California in San Francisco. For more information about Pineapple Hospitality Company, including reservations at any of its properties, visit http://www.StayPineapple.com or call 866-866-7977. Pineapple Hospitality can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Pineapple Hospitality Enters San Francisco with The Hotel California

BELLEVUE, WA--Pineapple Hospitality Company announces their purchase of The Hotel California in San Francisco, effective April 11, 2014. The 101-year-old hotel will remain open during the transition.

The Hotel California is Pineapple Hospitality’s first property in California. They have four hotels in Seattle and one in Portland, Ore. “We chose San Francisco because it complements our core brand locations,” said President Michelle Foreman Barnet. “All three cities are strong feeder markets for the others. Plus, it’s an amazing city! We are so pleased that Pineapple has found a terrific home there.”

A large renovation and redesign is being planned for next year. For now, guests of The Hotel California can enjoy the same Pineapple Hospitality service and amenities as their other hotels, including complimentary wireless internet and bike check-outs, dog-friendly accommodations and a daily cupcake and coffee reception.

“This hotel was our first choice,” stated Barnet. “The location on the corner of Geary and Jones is superb.” The seven-story, 83 room property was built in 1913. It is located in the heart of San Francisco’s theater district, is three blocks from Union Square and houses the award-winning vegetarian restaurant Millennium.

About Pineapple Hospitality

Pineapple Hospitality Company is a hotel management company headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. For centuries the pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality all over the world; Pineapple Hospitality Company strives to continue that tradition in each of its hotel locations. Pieces of the Pineapple includes Hotel FIVE in downtown Seatlte, The Maxwell Hotel in Queen Anne, Watertown Hotel and University Inn, both in the University District, and Hotel Rose in downtown Portland, Ore. For more information about Pineapple Hospitality Company, visit www.StayPineapple.com or call 866-866-7977. Pineapple Hospitality can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

We recently received this email overflowing with praise for Aaron Lingley, The Maxwell Hotel's Front Desk Supervisor. Aaron -- your dedication to your job and our guests is incredible. Thank you for all you do, and for exemplifying what it means to be "a piece of the Pineapple!"

Hello,

My name is Barbara and I work at the Critical Path Institute in Tucson, Arizona. My position is that of Project Coordinator, which is part Executive Assistant and part many other things. As such, I am responsible for travel for our team and [D.H], [N.K.] and [K.R.] who are part of this wonderful team.

Working with The Maxwell Hotel has been an absolute pleasure from Brittany sending me the awesome letters of confirmation and others sending the breakdown of rates when requested by my finance department to your super fantastic Front Desk Supervisor, Aaron Lingley!

Talk about a great representation of Customer Service! I have been in Customer Service over 30 years in one way or another, and he is a true asset to your organization. He exemplifies what I feel is just that WOW feeling that I know your brand promotes. There were many twists and turns with our teams arrival and changes in time due to canceled flights and each time I emailed or called Aaron, he assisted without hesitation. He was kind, efficient, non-blaming, professional and I could go on and on. I work long hours and on supposed time off and of course, it is my choice sometimes and never expect anyone else to. However, halfway through one of the 3 days we were emailing, I realized he was on his day off and was still assisting me! We both were online later that evening making sure his guests and my team were settled and yes, we were both off. I am so in debt to him for his help to make me look good, which in turn made me look good to my leadership team and just had to send a glowing review.

Please know this guy deserves any accolades he can receive from you, your company etc. and do not forget what a value add to your team you have please. I expect to visit your hotel one day because of this and I will also recommend it to anyone I know traveling to Seattle (and our company alone travels frequently) and we all know how word of mouth is for advertising.

Thank you for the absolute pleasure of working with a fine hotel such as yours!

We're dedicated to going above and beyond for our tenants and guests. Naturally, we love to hear stories like this one from a recent Trip Advisor review of Watertown Hotel:

"Watertown is a quiet, cozy hotel that has a wonderful staff. They are invariably helpful, cheerful and welcoming. The Manager, Connie, personally drove me to the University Village when the shuttle driver could not come to work on a snowy day and she also made sure I had a return ride back to the hotel. I was very impressed by this sign of professionalism. We stayed 4 nights and enjoyed our airy corner room, bigger than typical NYC studios."

Interested in working with us? See what other clients have to say about doing business with Columbia West Properties and Pineapple Hospitality.

"Why did I bring The Ramada deal to Columbia West Properties, Inc.? it comes down to reputation. When we look for buyers, we always go to people we know are qualified to buy, are legitimate buyers and have the propensity to close. It helps when they are fun to work with, understand the process, and have a good attitude about making the deal come together."

"With all that goes into building out and moving to a new location, Columbia West properties made it a pleasant experience. The CW staff was friendly to work with and responsive to our needs and wants."

Brad Green | CEOConover Insurance

"Their ability to move so quickly and decisively is unusual in this business, and it increases their credibility and compatibility statement, I wish all my clients were so decisive and so reasonable with their purchase offer."

"This is an amazing time of growth for our company," said Michelle Foreman Barnet, president of Pineapple Hospitality. "We're thrilled to bring our brand to the Portland area and look forward to introducing Pineapple Hospitality to a new audience. Additionally, we're excited for opportunities to expand our brand along the West Coast."

Pineapple Hospitality will complete cosmetic renovations to Hotel Rose to bring it in alignment with the company's brand standards, and will continue to operate H5O bistro & bar, the existing urban contemporary restaurant.

For more information about Hotel Rose, visit www.HotelRosePortland.com . For more information about Pineapple Hospitality, including the company's hotel portfolio, visitwww.StayPineapple.com or call 866-866-7977. Pineapple Hospitality can also be found on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

About Pineapple Hospitality

Pineapple Hospitality Company has grown from a group of entities that started in 2010 and is a hotel operations company headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. The pineapple logo symbolizes the warm, genuine hospitality that Pineapple Hospitality Company strives to provide for every guest. Pieces of the Pineapple include Hotel FIVE in downtown Seattle, The Maxwell Hotel in Queen Anne, Watertown Hotel and University Inn, both in the University District, and Hotel Rose in downtown Portland, Ore. For more information about Pineapple Hospitality Company, including reservations at any of its properties, visithttp://www.StayPineapple.com or call 866-866-7977. Pineapple Hospitality can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.